Subject: Central Mexico & Mexico City
Period: 1719 (published)
Publication: Atlas Historique, Tome VI
Color: Hand Color
Size:
16.9 x 14.4 inches
42.9 x 36.6 cm
Fascinating folio sheet with French text, two maps and four views. Carte du Mexique shows Central Mexico and the Environs du Lac de Mexique features the vicinity of Mexico City with its islands in the lake connected by bridges. The four views include a panorama of Mexico City, one of the large Aztec Temple, and two showing various ceremonies including human sacrifice. All are surrounded by descriptions in French.
References: Koeman, Cha 7 #10; Phillips (A) #548-6-28.
Condition: A
A crisp impression on a sheet with the Strasburg bend and lily watermark. A centerfold separation that enters 1" into text at bottom has been closed with archival materials on verso. There is a hint of toning along the centerfold.